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The Chambers (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Hop Fuzz - Bullion BombExcellent1
Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American AmberGood1
McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Harry HopGood1
Ripple Steam - Green Hopped IPAGood1
Romney Marsh - Cinque PorterGood1
Mad Cat - Under PressureGood1
Romney Marsh - Amber AleGood1
Hop Fuzz - MartelloGood1
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - A.D.H. MEAcceptable1
Range Ales - Double TapAcceptable1
Range Ales - One In The ChambersAcceptable1
Adnams - FreewheelAcceptable1
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)Undrinkable1
Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions)Not Tried0
Mad Cat - Ninth Life (a.k.a. 9th Life)Not Tried0
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Amber Best BitterNot Tried0
Adnams - LighthouseNot Tried0
Pig & Porter - Red Spider RyeNot Tried0
Hop Fuzz - EnglishNot Tried0
McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Hockley SoulNot Tried0
Pig & Porter - Strong Pale No. 2Not Tried0
Brixton - Epic PaleNot Tried0
Pig & Porter - No. 1 Strong PaleNot Tried0
Adnams - Ghost ShipNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Chambers, Folkestone, Kent

Visits Details

14 Apr 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit before train home. Venue was preparing for an entrance charge gig at 8.30pm.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Fuzz - Martello4.50GoodApparently a changed recipe. Ruby red beers not really my thing
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Amber Best Bitter3.70Not Tried
09 May 2019 (Jack William)
Lunchtime- swift visit to get some variety from the Firkin selection of ales. Just one other customer in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Mad Cat - Under Pressure4.70GoodTasty.
Adnams - Lighthouse3.40Not Tried
Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions)3.80Not Tried
Mad Cat - Ninth Life (a.k.a. 9th Life)5.90Not Tried
11 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. A very good rock band playing in the back room, with a most enthusiastic lady drummer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Harry Hop3.70GoodThin bitterness in good condition
Adnams - Lighthouse3.40Not Tried
Adnams - Ghost Ship4.50Not Tried
Hop Fuzz - Bullion Bomb5.00Not Tried
10 Sep 2018 (Jack William)
Stop 4. A good find - really liked the cosy atmosphere of this basement bar. Very friendly landlord.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Fuzz - Bullion Bomb5.00ExcellentSuperb beer.
Adnams - Lighthouse3.40Not Tried
Adnams - Ghost Ship4.50Not Tried
10 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Freewheel3.60AcceptableTasted to me as if it was on the way as it was very sharp and not how described by Adnams as "aromas of citrus and peaches, beautifully balanced by a touch of gooseberry ..."
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)4.10UndrinkableSharp taste and whiff of acetics. Swapped with good grace but was disappointed to see it still sold to others
Adnams - Lighthouse3.40Not Tried
Adnams - Ghost Ship4.50Not Tried
11 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and busy around the bar area but quiet further back.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ripple Steam - Green Hopped IPA4.50GoodRather bland with an earthy taste and nose
Romney Marsh - Amber Ale4.20GoodFruity punchy medicinal flavours although rather flat possibly towards the end of the barrel.
Adnams - Lighthouse3.40Not Tried
Pig & Porter - No. 1 Strong Pale5.20Not Tried
11 Sep 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American Amber4.50Good
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - A.D.H. ME5.20AcceptableOdd tasting, can't imagine intended by the brewer. Not off taste just odd taste
Adnams - Lighthouse3.40Not Tried
Brixton - Epic Pale5.70Not Tried
03 Apr 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit, a welcome oasis on a very misty night.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Range Ales - One In The Chambers4.00AcceptablePretty bland stuff, quick drink up and go
Adnams - Lighthouse3.40Not Tried
McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Hockley Soul4.20Not Tried
Pig & Porter - Strong Pale No. 25.20Not Tried
26 Aug 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Range Ales - Double Tap4.10AcceptableA tad too warm
Adnams - Lighthouse3.40Not Tried
Hop Fuzz - English4.00Not TriedOn gravity dispense from the cellar
Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye4.80Not Tried
09 May 2016 (ChrisE)
Late afternoon and a fair number in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Romney Marsh - Cinque Porter4.20Good
Adnams - Lighthouse3.40Not Tried
Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye4.80Not Tried
Hop Fuzz - Bullion Bomb5.00Not Tried

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About The Chambers

The pub sign. The Chambers, Folkestone, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional10
Excellent49
Good51
Acceptable34
Poor5

Website.

The pub is found in Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2BB.

The pub is found down the stairs to the side of the building in Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place. Its rooms were once the cellars of the buildings above. 6 handpumps adorn the bar counter. Good range of ciders always available. Regular live music for which an entrance fee is sometimes charged.

We have visited this pub 90 times, seen 117 different beers and tried 81 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT20 2BB